Wauseon High School is a public high school in Wauseon, Ohio. It is the only high school in the Wauseon Exempted Village School District. Keith Leatherman is the principal, and Ryan O'Dell is the assistant.
Serving 536 students in grades 9-12, Wauseon High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 536 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wauseon High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Wauseon High School's student population of 536 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
536 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
We empower students with passionate instructors and staff, with diverse and innovative programs, in an engaging and supportive environment.
School Rankings
Wauseon High School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wauseon High School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#866 out of 3181 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
23%
8%
Black
1%
17%
White
72%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wauseon High School's ranking?
Wauseon High School is ranked #866 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Wauseon High School often compared to?
Wauseon High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Archbold High School, Wauseon Middle School, Pettisville High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wauseon High School?
The graduation rate of Wauseon High School is 95%, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend Wauseon High School?
536 students attend Wauseon High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Wauseon High School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wauseon High School?
Wauseon High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Wauseon High School offer ?
Wauseon High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Wauseon High School part of?
Wauseon High School is part of Wauseon Exempted Village School District.
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